Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 9,092 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Youds.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the match underway!
4.32
Showing composure, Bill Gilchrist laces a weighted ball forward to Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.49
Edward Young comes in with a late challenge on Jamal Van Der Heijden. Edward Young is shown the yellow card! Jamal Van Der Heijden carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.39
Noel Duberry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Redknapp. Steven Redknapp makes an attacking run forward. Steven Redknapp shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
15.25
James Draper hacks Chris Summerbell from behind! The referee calls over James Draper and warns him to calm down! Chris Summerbell runs off the knock.
16.12
Steve Fowler makes an attacking run forward. Steve Fowler chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Young. Edward Young takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Lauren Bisan-E. Marx had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
20.55
Albrecht Gleisenstein makes a probing pass to Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.14
Jacob Beattie chips the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
27.40
Clive Gordon makes an attacking run forward. Clive Gordon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.20
Jamal Van Der Heijden flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Gleisenstein holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albrecht Gleisenstein flicks a high pass forward to James Draper who brings the ball under control. James Draper knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Owen. Carl Owen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.10
Bill Gilchrist hacks Clive Gordon from behind! Bill Gilchrist is warned by the referee! Clive Gordon stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.45
Clive Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kemal Fletcher.
39.49
Albrecht Gleisenstein makes a probing pass to Carl Owen. Carl Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Stefan Arendt reads it well. Superb keeping!
40.15
With a delightful solo run, Bill Gilchrist stretches the opposition's defence. Bill Gilchrist whips in a cross ball towards Carl Owen. Carl Owen directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
45.00
Alistair Fenton knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rotherham United kick off the second half!
47.03
Bill Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward to Carl Owen who brings the ball under control. Carl Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Summerbell.
48.16
Noel Duberry flicks a high pass forward to Steven Redknapp who brings the ball neatly under control. Steven Redknapp runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steven Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards James Draper. James Draper beats his man to it with a header. Stefan Arendt didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.38
Albrecht Gleisenstein makes a probing pass to James Draper. James Draper skips past Alexander Scowcroft! James Draper cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
61.11
Darius Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Steve Fowler who takes it down. Steve Fowler advances with the ball. Steve Fowler lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young beats his man to it with a header. Lauren Bisan-E. Marx is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.13
Jacob Beattie hits a low pass to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Fletcher.
72.39
Alistair Fenton decides to run forward with the ball. Alistair Fenton knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Young. Edward Young shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sheffield United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.13
Jacob Beattie barges into Albrecht Gleisenstein. Jacob Beattie is given a warning by the referee! Albrecht Gleisenstein grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.32
Albrecht Gleisenstein flicks a high pass forward to Carl Owen who brings the ball under control. Carl Owen whips in a cross ball towards James Draper. James Draper fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Stefan Arendt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.55
Alistair Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.56
Alistair Fenton makes a simple pass to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
21.7%
52.2%
26.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edward Young of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Stefan Arendt (GK)
7
2.Darius Mccann (DEF)
6
3.Chris Summerbell (DEF)
6
4.Alexander Scowcroft (DEF)
6
5.Jacob Beattie (MID)
6
6.Alistair Fenton (MID)
7
7.Steve Fowler (MID)
8
8.Clive Gordon (MID)
7
9.Edward Young (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
10.Fredrik Dixon (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Adrian Venus (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Sherwood (MID)
0
13.Glynn Britton (GK)
0
14.Omer Shearer (MID)
0